tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post8581602519467134305..comments2023-09-28T13:56:17.927+01:00Comments on burble: Right Where I Am: 2 years, 7 months and 1 weekBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01484695553612265127noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-88700372277512763852011-06-24T19:55:39.337+01:002011-06-24T19:55:39.337+01:00beautiful, barb. thank you. so much of this echos ...beautiful, barb. thank you. so much of this echos with me... with being in love with my sweet husband, with feeling awe at seeing my first son, with the fertility issues (which should be non-issues... except for the not getting pregnant and not keeping the baby part). you deal with it all with such grace, even in the most painful posts.crystal theresahttp://fragments.louielovescrystal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-48802619193939741372011-06-17T16:28:50.894+01:002011-06-17T16:28:50.894+01:00" ... it sometimes bleeds tears. A friend tol..." ... it sometimes bleeds tears. A friend told me that grief is like a stone in your belly. At the beginning it's edges are sharp and they cut deep. The stone is always there but over time it's edges are washed in tears and worn smooth. My stone still has a few sharp edges."<br /><br />They might be some of the truest, most perfect sentences about this grief that I have ever read. You have a beautiful soul and beautiful words too. Thank you for this post.Fireflyforeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290560217994184778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-31337223016493251212011-06-09T03:47:12.373+01:002011-06-09T03:47:12.373+01:00I'm glad you took part. I really like the anal...I'm glad you took part. I really like the analogy you spoke of about the rock.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-90082542079800306912011-06-05T03:35:14.020+01:002011-06-05T03:35:14.020+01:00"And right now it's quite all right whils..."And right now it's quite all right whilst not being all right at all." Funny how that works.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533706560591305512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-36903236720100916702011-06-04T16:40:44.773+01:002011-06-04T16:40:44.773+01:00I so love the way this post flows and exposes your...I so love the way this post flows and exposes your innnermost thoughts in regards to your George and little Poppet. You are an inspirational woman and momma to your two little ones and to us in this community. Thank you for writing.Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882996116989596706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-17138419540440986182011-06-02T22:00:20.147+01:002011-06-02T22:00:20.147+01:00Such a beautiful, beautiful post. So full of love ...Such a beautiful, beautiful post. So full of love for Ray, for George and for your little Poppet. <br /><br />I love your friend's description of grief as a stone in the belly. Very true.<br /><br />And this . . . <i> And right now it's quite all right whilst not being all right at all.</i><br /><br />Me too. It is quite all right. Yet not at all. I think I'll inhabit those two seemingly contradictory states for the rest of my life. <br /><br />Like Ya Chun, I think of your George whenever I look at the beautiful tiny tag you made for my little Georgina.Catherine Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618295389400457254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-25159964980743574362011-06-02T02:09:15.310+01:002011-06-02T02:09:15.310+01:00In a state of perpetual longing. Could it be that...In a state of perpetual longing. Could it be that we exist in the same place, you and me? Both longing for our Georges? Barbara, I sincerely wish for you to have your longing to be mother to a living child fulfilled. Thank you for participating, in fact it was your participation that convinced me to do the same as I am terrible at joining in as well.briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703767053224975771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-4472087713759330322011-06-01T23:42:40.733+01:002011-06-01T23:42:40.733+01:00This really got me Barbara. Gut-wrenching, heart-w...This really got me Barbara. Gut-wrenching, heart-wrenching.<br /><br /><i>And right now it's quite all right whilst not being all right at all.</i> <br /><br />Shivering with recognition. xafter irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228758569220259464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-4199291787598643542011-06-01T19:38:26.199+01:002011-06-01T19:38:26.199+01:00I most often lurk here, often not feeling like I h...I most often lurk here, often not feeling like I have much to contribute in regards to encouragement since our experiences are different. But that's what I appreciate most about your blog, and this post in particular - the differences keep me aware of others place in their grief journey and that's valuable to not only me, but all the other readers you have. How's that for a selfish comment. You are beautiful though. Give your kittehs a sweet hug.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09811996974976569965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-90123926135268392962011-06-01T19:32:33.243+01:002011-06-01T19:32:33.243+01:00Thanks so much for sharing this - what I love abou...Thanks so much for sharing this - what I love about your post, especially, is how clear it is that the missing and grief go on even while other things are a part of your days, too. The bitter-sweet mix of it all, summed up in that last line. Thank you for sharing all of this.ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347057746449071812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-19241444409954605972011-06-01T14:48:04.307+01:002011-06-01T14:48:04.307+01:00This post is so beautiful and really captures the ...This post is so beautiful and really captures the balance between moving on and looking back. Thank you for sharing this.TracyOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16227348728165440844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-89277211628621833792011-05-31T23:38:34.417+01:002011-05-31T23:38:34.417+01:00Barb, your writing here is stunning and so so beau...Barb, your writing here is stunning and so so beautiful.<br /><br />"And right now it's quite all right whilst not being all right at all." I totally get this.AnnaBellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614241329182982677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-73192901044990693312011-05-31T13:52:54.947+01:002011-05-31T13:52:54.947+01:00I think this is one of your best posts, Barbara. W...I think this is one of your best posts, Barbara. Wonderfully written and conveys where you are well.<br /><br />Triple S wears the pendant you made him everyday (we turned it into a necklace on a leather cord). I see it and think of my family, and I often then think of yours too. xoxoYa Chunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816837461370619194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-64550955857564324042011-05-30T11:10:39.693+01:002011-05-30T11:10:39.693+01:00"I miss the life we should be living."
..."I miss the life we should be living."<br /><br />I have often expressed the same sentiment. It feels like somewhere there is an alternate life where we are living whole, complete.<br /><br />Missing your George and LittlePoppet with you xxxSuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979257233557088253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-27039491883293717922011-05-30T07:25:19.114+01:002011-05-30T07:25:19.114+01:00I'm so glad you found each other too. I hope ...I'm so glad you found each other too. I hope one day that longing to be a mother to a living child is fulfilled. xxSophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682329663202706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-57288805017014914012011-05-28T20:02:15.797+01:002011-05-28T20:02:15.797+01:00I know what you mean by Angie's post striking ...I know what you mean by Angie's post striking a chord, it did with me too and some deep reflection is never a bad thing I think. Thank you for sharing where you are now, it does offer hope to me knowing that that jagged stone loses it's edges over time.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470961769758348411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-28283718987104656972011-05-28T12:01:05.172+01:002011-05-28T12:01:05.172+01:00Beautiful and so much of what you wrote resonated...Beautiful and so much of what you wrote resonated with me. The longing. The disapointment. The panic...<br /><br />The stone analalogy is a good one. The weight of the stone lessens over time too, although like the sharp edges can feel it's full gravity if stirred or poked.<br /><br />((((hugs))))Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740847681453723883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-73245042691004821662011-05-28T08:18:47.993+01:002011-05-28T08:18:47.993+01:00I love that analogy of the stone. It is so perfect...I love that analogy of the stone. It is so perfect. "I am where I am." And that is it. Because we can't really be anywhere else. Thank you so much for sharing with us~Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215595176820577303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-61768161174944912362011-05-28T06:16:41.682+01:002011-05-28T06:16:41.682+01:00Why can't our little piece of heaven be comple...Why can't our little piece of heaven be complete? Why does there have to be a crack or splinter in it all the time?<br /><br />I am very very very glad that Ray and you found each other. From what you write, I can see that the chemistry you share is beyond awesome, and lovie, that's a rarity.<br /><br />But the fact that George and Little Poppet aren't here in person to be with their parents is a horrible reality.<br /><br />I can't promise you rainbows, and I know that you are getting more and more scared, but I still wish the Universe will give you and Ray a fair chance again. Soon.St Elsewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074672268757885766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-33503639169041910612011-05-28T03:16:20.135+01:002011-05-28T03:16:20.135+01:00Barb, you are a wordsmith. Thanks for sharing wher...Barb, you are a wordsmith. Thanks for sharing where you are right now. Love to you.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785702517380779595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-84120866302638903832011-05-28T02:45:57.584+01:002011-05-28T02:45:57.584+01:00so honest, thank you. sending much love to you.so honest, thank you. sending much love to you.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297337971762403432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-89627258993440636352011-05-28T00:03:41.764+01:002011-05-28T00:03:41.764+01:00I'm terrible at memes and awards too, but this...I'm terrible at memes and awards too, but this was different. And too amazing not to take part.<br />My stone still has some sharp edges, too. Think it always will.<br />And Barbara, you are a beautiful mother. One of the kindest and loveliest I know. I wish with all my heart that you will become a mother again some day.<br />All my love to you, dear friend.<br />xoHope's Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984543289642681339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456461102167226695.post-19310411007883753732011-05-27T20:54:07.282+01:002011-05-27T20:54:07.282+01:00Beautiful and honest, Barb. Thank you for sharing ...Beautiful and honest, Barb. Thank you for sharing right where you are. xostill life angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15150141781089602529noreply@blogger.com